Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule

This fee schedule provides detail in support of the BPR Fee Policy for the department’s facilities and operations. The definitions found in the fee policy apply throughout this page and are incorporated by reference. Fees are scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Subsidy Levels

To advance equity by lowering barriers and supporting access based on the priorities identified in the 2022 BPR Plan, subsidies are provided to programs that support low-income residents, people with disabilities, older adults and youth.

Other Facility Use and Services

Any other BPR facility or service not listed specifically in this fee schedule or elsewhere shall be available at the discretion of the BPR Department Director. The Director or their designee will determine the applicable fees and necessary requirements.

Staffing

Additional fees may be charged for events, rentals, and reservations that require staff above and beyond those that are regularly scheduled to work. An additional premium applies for staffing that must take place outside of regular operational hours, recognizing it requires a shift in regular scheduling and management support to administer.

Open Access

Access to parks, park amenities, pathways and natural areas. Open access allows for self-directed activity and does not include supervision or oversight by staff.

No fees are associated with the use of Open Access facilities.

Grants, Philanthropy & Donations

Grants, philanthropy and donations which further the mission of the department by providing outside funding for a specific focus which increases access and/or removes barriers to participation.

No fees from customers are associated with this revenue category, though a portion of funds may be due to pass-through organizations.

Special Events

Large-scale events that involve reservation of department facilities and parks. Depending on the intended audience of the event, any of the three community benefit levels may apply.

Typically, most Community and Recreation level programs are produced by the department and/or city, so fees would primarily apply for Special Events with an Individual Benefit level. The citywide Special Events Office may have additional fees beyond fees charged for Parks and Recreation facilities, programs, and staff.

Park Special Event Locations

• Boulder Creek Path
• Central Park
• EBCC Community Park
• North Boulder Park
• SBRC – Harlow Platts Park

Valmont City Park hosts limited special events during a typical year, so for each of those instances applicable fees will be calculated based on the projected impact, staff resources, and exclusivity of the rental based on the principles and targets on this page and as part of the Fee Policy.

Fees associated with recreation programs and services are determined based upon the department’s service delivery model and may be updated each program session.

Rates are published in the Recreation Activity Guide each registration session.

Access to recreation centers, pools, and other facilities are consistent across the BPR system. Visitors may pay for individual daily entries, packages of “punches” to be used for entrance, or memberships that allow unlimited use during a set time period.

• Facility Entry Fees and Details

Consumable and non-consumable goods available for purchase at BPR facilities.

Resale items change throughout the year based on season, availability of product and price. All resale items will be priced at 100% recovery of direct costs or higher. Discounting may be used to reduce inventory.

Registered programs offered by a non-city/department agency that operate under a revenue share/profit split. If city staff are managing registration and payment, a revenue split of at least 30% to the city is expected with 70% to the partner, whereas if the partner is handling those tasks, the revenue split would be at least a 20% to the city and 80% to the partner. We expect contractors to support department priorities of promoting participation among youth, seniors, people with disabilities and low incomes to encourage a greater diversity of participation.

• Flatirons Municipal Golf Course year-round fees

Space, facility, equipment, park reservations for a use by an individual, group or organization.

Reservoir-specific user groups, event and picnics

Cost Multipliers

Daily rate is equivalent to 7.5 hours booked. Multi Day/Tournament rate is equivalent to 6 hours booked over multiple days.

Sports Field Locations

Multi-Purpose / Satellite / Recreation Field:

Aurora 7 Park, Arapahoe Ridge Park, Columbine Park, Foothills Community Park, East Boulder Community Park, Harlow Platts Community Park, Keewaydin Meadows Park, Martin Park, North Boulder Park, Tantra Park, Summit Middle School, Tom Watson Park, Valmont Regional Park

Baseball & Softball Diamond / Soccer Field:

East Mapleton Ballfields, Gerald Stazio Softball Fields, Pleasant View (Fields 2-12)

Premier Fields:

East Boulder Community Park (artificial turf only), Pleasant View (Field 1), Scott Carpenter Park

Park Shelters

Foothills Community Park, Harlow Platts Park, Martin Park, North Boulder Park

Parking Lots

Full closure of a parking lot is per day.

• Small rooms: SBRC Lobby and Stretching Room; Indoor Racquetball Court
• Large rooms: All centers: meeting or classroom spaces, EBCC: 1/3 of ballroom, SBRC: community lounge & dance room
• Specialty Recreation Space: not normally rented except for special occasions: NBRC full multipurpose room, EBCC dance room, aerobics room, yoga room, childcare room, ninja studio.

User groups and other entities rent space from the department and provide programming outside the scope of BPR services. Currently guided by a 2012 pilot program with minimal charges applied based upon participation; to be reviewed in 2024.

For all 1+ year leases such as Boulder Reservoir Main Building Restaurant Space, Flatirons Golf Course Food and Beverage Space, Harbeck House, etc., staff issue a formal Request for Proposal with lease terms agreed upon by the department and confirmed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (leases up to 3 years) and City Council (leases over 3 years).

The department’s preference is a base rent plus a percentage of revenue, with tenant responsible for all utilities.

*Total projected visitations over a quarter